spot check
A cursory inspection or examination, especially of a sample of something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The manager does a spot check of the store every morning.”
“The supervisor performed a random spot check on the assembly line to ensure that all safety protocols were being followed correctly.”
“During the audit, the inspectors conducted a rigorous spot check of the financial records to identify any potential discrepancies in the accounting process.”
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check and balance
Provide mutual oversight and limitation by independent organizations in order to prevent abuses of power.
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check is in the mail
A common excuse used by debtors to put off creditors.
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check the math
To verify the source or accuracy of something.
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check through
To permit someone to continue onward, e.g. through a security checkpoint, after verifying their identity, tickets, etc.
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gut check
An honest, reflective appraisal of one's true feelings concerning a matter of concern.
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hit the spot
To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.
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need one's eyes checked
To be seeing things (having visual hallucinations).
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reality check
A wake-up call; a reminder.
Last updated August 10, 2026